Need to have a quick place to dump some stuff to get organized.
I am planning on turning my davinci into a laser burner/engraver. with the ultimate hope of being able to make resists for etching copper clad. I have most of the parts just need to finish out the hardware modifications and software adjustments required.
Small disclaimer. I'm using a 500mw 808nm laser this is strong enough to instantly melt plastic on wire while giving you a sunburn! Please if your interested in this go read up on laser safety. You only ever get one pair of eyes!
Ok that aside
I have
I need
I want, (this is a wish list of overkill features)
The PSU in the davinci is more then capable of the power requirements to run the laser.
Currently I am REing the pin out on a fan connector. The Connector at the minimum has a 5v line broken out for me
*There will be an appropriate write up on my mount at a later date.
**This is over kill because I can just turn the whole printer off via the power switch witch is setup for easy access when 3d printing
I am planning on turning my davinci into a laser burner/engraver. with the ultimate hope of being able to make resists for etching copper clad. I have most of the parts just need to finish out the hardware modifications and software adjustments required.
Small disclaimer. I'm using a 500mw 808nm laser this is strong enough to instantly melt plastic on wire while giving you a sunburn! Please if your interested in this go read up on laser safety. You only ever get one pair of eyes!
Ok that aside
I have
- 600ma constant current driver
500mw 808nm near IR laser diode
A custom made mount for my 3d printer*
A collimating lens for my laser
I need
√ A 5v line for powering the laser diode
A way to turn the laser on and off via the due in the davinci
A way to send DXF/Vectors to the printer
A way to measure the P-ON time of the laser and P-OFF time for crossing boundaries
A Air filter setup for ablated particulate. No one likes lung cancer
To design a mounting platform to get a consistent 0,0 coordinate.
To design an air blower to keep smoke and other particulates off the area to be etched.
I want, (this is a wish list of overkill features)
The ability to have the repetier software know that its doing a laser engraving
A E-Stop for the laser we are working with concentrated energy after all**
The PSU in the davinci is more then capable of the power requirements to run the laser.
Currently I am REing the pin out on a fan connector. The Connector at the minimum has a 5v line broken out for me
*There will be an appropriate write up on my mount at a later date.
**This is over kill because I can just turn the whole printer off via the power switch witch is setup for easy access when 3d printing